The main 5 iglide® polymer bearing materials
By Jared Worth “Give me your most difficult part, and I will find a solution.” This was the bold promise igus® founder Günter Blase made to his eventual first customer, Pierburg, in 1964. Over 60 years...
Category: Plastic Bearings
Achieve durable, low-friction surfaces with polymer powder coatings
Powder coating (also known as powder lacquering) is a finishing process where dry powder can be applied to conductive materials through electrostatic charging. The component to be coated is charged, and the powder is...
3 things you need to get right when 3D printing gears
By Jared Worth 3D printing has transformed how engineers approach mechanical components, evolving from a simple prototyping tool into a robust solution for industrial manufacturing. Whether you are looking to purchase high-performance printing materials for your own...
Why Pivoting and Oscillating Bearings Fail — and How to Design Maintenance-Free Joints at Low RPM
By Shizu Yamaguchi For too long, the necessity of grease in many bearing applications, particularly those involving low-speed pivoting and oscillation, has been accepted as “just part of the job.” We’re here to challenge...
Choosing the Right Plastic Plain Bearings for High‑Temperature Cleaning Applications
Jan Michels (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Machines used in the packaging, food, and beverage industries get cleaned regularly and intensively, often at temperatures above 100 °C. igus® offers several polymer plain bearings that have no...
Free CAD Models for Engineers: Why igus‑cad.com Is Worth Bookmarking
By Shizu Yamaguchi Design engineers are under constant pressure to move faster. One of the most effective ways to save time early in the design process is by using accurate, manufacturer‑supplied CAD data. At...
RJUMP polymer housing 2.0 advantages
By Marco Thull (Edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) Extremely lightweight, low cost and no lubrication required? These are just three of many advantages offered by the iglide® polymer housing from igus®. Meet the new RJUMP,...
How motion plastics tackle emerging EV design challenges
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more prominent over time, shifting the auto industry landscape once dominated by internal combustion engines. As this shift continues, expectations around noise, weight, thermal management, and aerodynamics...
CUSMA 101: How Canadian Manufacturers Can Qualify for Duty‑Free Treatment Under CUSMA
By Shizu Yamaguchi Canadian manufacturers exporting to the United States can benefit from duty‑free access under the Canada‑United States‑Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). To receive these tariff savings, products must meet the agreement’s rules of origin,...
Why system suppliers and OEMs in the auto industry trust igus parts
Dirk Tietz | 11. March 2020 (edited by Shizu Yamaguchi) igus polymers are low‑noise, dry-running, and weigh less than metal bearings. Because of these qualities, more and more OEMs and customers from the automotive...